Project Manager

Vita Recruitment; London Borough of Richmond upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Vita Recruitment is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead damp remediation, refurbishment and void works across the UK. The role is based from the Woodford office two days per week with regular travel to sites nationwide, including London and surrounding areas.

You will oversee multiple projects, coordinating trades, managing programmes, costs and safety, and reporting progress to the team. A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous Project Management experience within construction, refurbishment, property maintenance or a similar environment.
• A good understanding of multiple construction trades.
• Experience managing subcontractors and site teams.
• Experience with damp remediation, refurbishment, voids or similar works.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a keen eye for quality.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• A proactive approach to problem solving.
• A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Oversee damp remediation, refurbishment and void works across multiple locations throughout the UK.
• Manage programmes, quality, costs and health & safety.
• Liaise with clients, residents, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Coordinate multiple trades and subcontractors and monitor progress.
• Provide clear and regular progress updates to the office and wider team.

Skills

Construction experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-project management

Damp remediation knowledge

Driving licence

Job description

Construction Project Manager Damp Remediation & Void Works

Location: Woodford, Essex / Nationwide
Working pattern: Mobile role 2 days per week in the Woodford office, with regular travel to sites
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Employment: Permanent

Please note: This role does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Are you an experienced Construction Project Manager with a strong background in construction, refurbishment, property maintenance or void works?

We are working with an established construction business that is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is a mobile role, overseeing damp remediation, refurbishment and void works across multiple locations throughout the UK, including London, Bristol, Guildford, Reading and surrounding areas.

You will be based from the company s Woodford office two days per week, where you will update the team on project progress, discuss upcoming works and remain closely connected with the wider business. The remainder of your time will be spent travelling to and managing projects on site.

The business has a great culture and genuinely values its people, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a long-term role with a supportive construction company.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple projects from instruction through to completion.

Projects can include:

• Damp remediation and associated building works
• Plastering and internal repairs
• Kitchen installations and refurbishments
• Bathroom installations and refurbishment
• Full void property works and reinstatement
• General building and maintenance works
• Coordinating multiple trades and subcontractors
• Managing programmes, quality, costs and health & safety
• Liaising with clients, residents, subcontractors and internal teams
• Carrying out regular site visits and monitoring progress
• Identifying issues early and ensuring they are resolved
• Providing clear and regular progress updates to the office and wider team

About You

We are looking for a practical and proactive Project Manager who understands construction and can confidently manage multiple trades and projects.

You will ideally have:

• Previous Project Management experience within construction, refurbishment, property maintenance or a similar environment
• A good understanding of multiple construction trades
• Experience managing subcontractors and site teams
• Experience with damp remediation, refurbishment, voids or similar works
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and a keen eye for quality
• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• A proactive approach to problem solving
• A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel nationwide

You don't need to be a specialist in every individual trade, but you should have a strong all-round understanding of construction and be confident identifying poor workmanship, programme issues or potential problems before they become bigger issues.

Location & Travel

The role is based from the company's Woodford office, with an expectation that you will attend the office twice a week.

The remainder of the role is site-based and mobile, with travel required to projects across the UK, including areas such as London, Bristol, Guildford and Reading.

Candidates based in East London, West London, South West London or surrounding areas may be particularly well suited to the role. Locations such as Woodford, Uxbridge, Twickenham and the wider London area could work well, provided you are comfortable with the travel requirements.

What s on Offer?

• Permanent position with an established construction business
• Varied projects across multiple locations
• A genuinely supportive and team-focused working environment
• A company that values and looks after its employees
• Regular interaction with an experienced office and project team
• Opportunity to take ownership of projects and develop your career
• Competitive salary and package

If you are an experienced Project Manager who enjoys being out on site, understands multiple construction trades and is looking for a permanent position with a company that genuinely cares about its people, we'd love to hear from you.